LIU Yucun, et al.. Clinical observation of preventive effect of endotracheal tube on ventilator-associated pneumonia[J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University, 2006,(4):601-603.
LIU Yucun, et al.. Clinical observation of preventive effect of endotracheal tube on ventilator-associated pneumonia[J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University, 2006,(4):601-603.DOI:
Objective: To observe the prevention effect of endotracheal tube on ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP).Methods: Patients undergoing mechnical ventilation were divided into observational group and control group.The observational group treated with endotracheal tubes
and the control group common tubes
then the occurrence of VAP was recorded in each group.Results: The incidence rate of VAP was 21.6% in observational group
and the average time length was 13±4 days
while the rate in control group was 48.7%
and time length was 6±3days.There were statistically significant difference between the two groups.Conclusion: Proper use of endotracheal tube can reduce the occurrence of VAP.